Andre Monteiro interview

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It is a honor to bring back BJJ black belt Andre “Tim” Monteiro. Andre is known for having a vast knowledge of the game, a killer half guard, and a overall nice guy.

We talk about:

His team A-Force BJJ
Traveling
Mistakes people make when they learn a lot from youtube
Tips on teaching a seminar
Running a school and traveling
Keeping an open mind to learning jiu-jitsu
Leaving your BJJ school
Off the mat training
Changes in his game over the last few years
Why he is getting more submissions in compeititon
The goals he has set for himself and his business

Links:

Quote of the week: “It’s always better to attack than to defend,” Coram had told her when they talked about fencing late at night. “Always. Ye don’t win with defense–ye only hold the other feller off, or wear him down. Attack and have done with it!” ― Tamora Pierce, Alanna: The First Adventure

Article of the week: Saying “I do” to the Right BJJ School